Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has urged communities across Western New South Wales to get involved in a national campaign on how disrespect towards girls can grow into something more serious. Stop it at the start aims to help families, teachers, sports coaches and others challenge their own views about respectful relationships and gender…
DetailsCancer patients across Western New South Wales now have access to life-saving treatment and diagnostic services closer to home, following the opening of the $35 million Western Cancer Centre. Regional Health Minister Dr David Gillespie and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today toured the newly-opened facility at Dubbo Hospital. Mr Coulton said it was…
DetailsThe Coalition Government this week introduced legislation to provide simpler, more affordable and flexible child care for families across Australia. Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Coalition Government will invest almost $40 billion over the next four years to provide greater child care choices for more than 1.2 million families across Australia under…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Condobolin Preschool and Childcare Centre President Vickie Tyson, Director Melissa Nesbitt and local children, pictured earlier this week. The centre will provide 31 additional placements for children, thanks to a $200,000 grant from the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). An expansion of facilities at the Condobolin Preschool…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton today officially opened a new classroom, a new resource room, a covered outdoor assembly area and a refurbished library at St Philomena’s School in Moree. Students and staff at St Philomena’s School now have full use of the new facilities. The Australian Government provided $722,187 in funding from the…
DetailsUp to 400 general practitioners will train to work in regional Australia over the next four years, with the establishment today of the Coalition Government’s Rural Generalist Training Scheme (RGTS) to boost doctor numbers in the bush. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) will deliver the Government-funded $49.7 million program, with ACRRM…
DetailsThere will soon be more support for farmers and small businesses in the Parkes electorate, following a $57.4 million suite of Coalition Government announcements made on a farm near Dubbo today. “It is a great privilege to welcome my Federal colleagues to Kevin and Robyn West’s farm at Eumungerie today, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison,…
DetailsThe New Dubbo Bridge is another step closer to being a reality, with the announcement of the successful contractor for the $220.2 million project. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said civil construction company Abergeldie has been awarded the contract to build the New Dubbo Bridge across the Macquarie River and floodplain, and the adjoining…
DetailsThe Australian Government has announced a new Employment Facilitator that will help job seekers connect with employment and training opportunities in the Far West Orana region of NSW. The appointment is one of 51 across the country as part of the $276 million Local Jobs Program, which aims to increase the capacity of workforces at…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with 2DRY FM volunteer David Piper and new station manager Megan Williams this week to find out how they will benefit from a $1,515 Volunteer Grant. Broken Hill community radio station 2DRY FM will be able to purchase new equipment thanks to a $1,515 grant provided…
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